Battle of Balanjar (722)

Battle of Balanjar (722)
Part of the Arab–Khazar wars
Date21 August 722
Location
Balanjar
Result Umayyad victory
Belligerents
Khazar Khaganate Umayyad Caliphate
Commanders and leaders
Balanjar governor Al-Jarrah ibn Abdallah
Strength
Unknown 25,000-30,000 men
Casualties and losses
Heavy Unknown

The Battle of Balanjar took place during the Khazar–Arab Wars. The Umayyads crushed the Khazar army and captured Balanjar after a heavy battle.

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